Trello vs Zoho Projects Pricing (2026)
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Trello vs Zoho Projects

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Trello pricing ranges from $0–$17.5/user/month, while Zoho Projects ranges from $0–$15/user/month. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.

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2 products · Project Management
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Trello
Trello pricing starts at $0 for the Free plan, which includes unlimited cards and basic Ka
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$372 $3.0K
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Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects offers one of the most affordable project management solutions in 2026, with
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$372 $3.0K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
Trello saves $0 vs Zoho · 25 seats
Cheapest $3.0K
Spread 0%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Premium
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
Enterprise
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$372/yr
Vendr · n=110
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 27 sourced facts
23 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 12 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 6d ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans
    $5-$10/user/month
    4 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy
    100% of one billing cycle
    4 sources
  • Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement
    $5,250-$21,000
    1 source
  • Third-Party Power-Up Costs
    5-20% of license costs
    2 sources
5 documented
  • Unexpected Auto-Renewal Without Easy Cancellation
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Significant Price Increases at Renewal
    20-50% of license costs
    1 source
  • Duplicate Billing Issues
    50-100% of license costs
    1 source
  • Per-App Licensing Requirements for Suite Plans
    10-30% of license costs
    1 source
  • Premium Support Required for Phone Access
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Trello
Zoho
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
Annual (if choosing annual billing)
Annual (based on user reports of annual billing cycles)
Price escalation
No published price escalation schedule; users report surprise charges and renewals
Users report increases of up to 48% at renewal with no negotiation
Can downgrade
No
—
Based on 4 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (23)
Best for
Individual users and small teams
Watch out
Predatory auto-renewal billing with no refunds
Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (25)
Best for
Small teams and personal use with minimal project management needs
Watch out
Auto-renewal without easy cancellation and no-refund policy
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Project Management

Trello

$0–$17.5
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Project Management

Zoho Projects

$0–$15
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Trello and Zoho Projects both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Trello Zoho Projects
Free Free /month Free /user/month
Standard $5 /user/month $5 /user/month
Premium $10 /user/month $10 /user/month
Enterprise $17.50 /user/month $15 /user/month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Trello

13 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$12/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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Zoho Projects

4 scenarios
Free (Forever)
Small Team Startup
$60
Growing Business
75/month
$450
Mid-Size Company
500/month
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What Users Say

Trello

Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (23)
TrustRadius
8.4out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Predatory auto-renewal billing with no refunds
  • Impossible to cancel subscription
  • Forced into Premium trial with no free plan access

Zoho Projects

Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (25)
Top complaints
  • Auto-renewal without easy cancellation and no-refund policy
  • Duplicate billing with no resolution from support
  • Phone support only available on expensive premium tiers

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Trello 10 hidden costs

medium
Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans $5-$10/user/month
high
Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy 100% of one billing cycle
high
Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk 5-15% of license costs
medium
Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement $5,250-$21,000
high
Third-Party Power-Up Costs 5-20% of license costs
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Zoho Projects 5 hidden costs

high
Unexpected Auto-Renewal Without Easy Cancellation 5-15% of license costs
high
Significant Price Increases at Renewal 20-50% of license costs
critical
Duplicate Billing Issues 50-100% of license costs
high
Per-App Licensing Requirements for Suite Plans 10-30% of license costs
medium
Premium Support Required for Phone Access 5-15% of license costs
See all Zoho Projects hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Trello Zoho Projects
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — —
Minimum commitment Annual (if choosing annual billing) Annual (based on user reports of annual billing cycles)
Price escalation No published price escalation schedule; users report surprise charges and renewals Users report increases of up to 48% at renewal with no negotiation
Can downgrade No —

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